{"id":269303,"date":"2025-01-06T11:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-carlos-ortiz-retires-after-35-years-at-goya-foods-jesus-vazquez-appointed-new-general-counsel\/"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:00:01","slug":"carlos-ortiz-se-jubila-tras-35-anos-en-goya-foods-jesus-vazquez-nombrado-nuevo-asesor-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/carlos-ortiz-se-jubila-tras-35-anos-en-goya-foods-jesus-vazquez-nombrado-nuevo-asesor-general\/","title":{"rendered":"CARLOS ORTIZ RETIRES AFTER 35 YEARS AT GOYA FOODS, JESUS VAZQUEZ APPOINTED NEW GENERAL COUNSEL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">JERSEY CITY, N.J.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 6, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, announces the retirement of <span class=\"xn-person\">Carlos Ortiz<\/span> after 35 years as Vice President and General Counsel and appoints Jes\u00fas V\u00e1zquez\u00a0as the new General Counsel of Goya Foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg7db9left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg7db9left\" title=\"Goya Foods.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2519236\/Goya_Foods_Logo_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Goya Foods.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Since 1989, <span class=\"xn-person\">Carlos Ortiz<\/span> has safeguarded the company&#8217;s legal rights, advised its leadership on various legal matters such as corporate governance, labor laws, and intellectual property, and played a crucial role in enhancing Goya&#8217;s brand and revenue. Prior to his tenure at Goya, Ortiz worked as an auditor, tax consultant, law clerk, and litigator. Deeply committed to serving legal and Hispanic communities, he held numerous leadership positions, including National President of the Hispanic National Bar Association, advocating for the appointment of the first Hispanic American Supreme Court Justice and influencing the appointment of many Hispanic federal judges. Ortiz, an attorney and certified public accountant, holds degrees in Accounting and Law, and has received numerous accolades, including being named one of America&#8217;s 100 Most Influential Hispanics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we bid farewell to <span class=\"xn-person\">Carlos Ortiz<\/span> after his remarkable tenure at Goya Foods, we express our deepest gratitude for his invaluable contributions, unwavering dedication, and loyal friendship over the years. His leadership has shaped our legal strategies and strengthened our commitment to excellence. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Jes\u00fas Vazquez as our new General Counsel. With his extensive experience and proven track record, we are confident that he will continue to uphold our mission and guide us into a future filled with continued success,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Bob Unanue<\/span>, the President and CEO of Goya Foods.<\/p>\n<p>Before embarking on a legal career, Jes\u00fas V\u00e1zquez spent seven years in the aerospace industry, specifically as a Guidance and Navigation Engineer at Martin Marietta Aerospace Corporation, contributing to the Titan IV Space Launch Vehicle program for the U.S. Air Force. His role involved preparing presentations for high-ranking military and corporate officials, which ignited his interest in intellectual property law and oral advocacy. Transitioning into law, V\u00e1zquez has established a successful 28-year career marked by a reputation for diligence, negotiation, and advocacy. His journey took him from serving as outside counsel for Goya Foods, where he was drawn to in-house work after his initial experience, to ultimately joining the company as Assistant General Counsel in 2022. His role has allowed him to efficiently integrate into Goya&#8217;s operations and collaborate across various departments on a range of legal issues.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Goya, V\u00e1zquez\u00a0has made significant contributions that covers a broad spectrum of issues including corporate governance, compliance, and intellectual property management, while also overseeing the mediation of class action litigation. Additionally, he has played a crucial role in enhancing Goya&#8217;s community relations through partnerships with educational and charitable organizations. His extensive legal experience encompasses leadership roles at several prestigious firms and a strong background in intellectual property, which has equipped V\u00e1zquez to navigate complex legal landscapes and drive positive outcomes for the company.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Goya Foods, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4334325-1&amp;h=38443597&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Goya Foods<br \/><\/b><i>Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America&#8217;s largest Hispanic-owned food company and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span>, Central, and <span class=\"xn-location\">South America<\/span>. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities worldwide. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit <\/i><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4334325-1&amp;h=3064525256&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goya.com%2F&amp;a=www.goya.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.goya.com<\/a><\/i><\/b><i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4334325-1&amp;h=2257366989&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2519236%2FGoya_Foods_Logo_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2519236%2FGoya_Foods_Logo_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2519236\/Goya_Foods_Logo_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Goya Foods<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">JERSEY CITY, N.J.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 6, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, announces the retirement of <span class=\"xn-person\">Carlos Ortiz<\/span> after 35 years as Vice President and General Counsel and appoints Jes\u00fas V\u00e1zquez\u00a0as the new General Counsel of Goya Foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&lt;div id=&quot;prni_dvprnejpg7db9left&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; style=&quot;width:&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":269304,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-269303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-comida-y-bebida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269303","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269303"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":269305,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269303\/revisions\/269305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/269304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}